Lasik problems

Discussion in 'Laser Eye Surgery' started by Jim Hilburger, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. I had lasik performed in Canada about 2 months ago on a
    wavefront-guided laser Bausch and Lomb Technolas® 217z Zyoptix excimer
    laser. I am 60 years old, in good health and do not take any medicine.
    I have been experiencing the following conditions.

    1) Having problems seeing in low light/dusk
    2) Vision flucation's, blurry sometimes clear.
    3) Eyes sore at night.
    4) Dry eyes.
    5) Difficulty driving at night. Halos, starburst, glare


    I was under the impression the conditions listed above would be
    temporary. Can I expect improvement when I have my 3 month
    post-op evaluation? Will it take longer than 3 month for my eyes to heal
    and adjust? I will be honest with you, I am really scared
    that I have permanently damaged my eyes. Is there anyone that can give
    me encouraging news about their lasik outcome?

    Jim
     
    Jim Hilburger, Nov 28, 2007
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  2. Jim,

    It is unlikely that your difficulties are permanent. Every symptom you
    describe can be attributed to Lasik induced dry eyes. As a general
    rule the dry eye symptoms are resolved by six months postop, but may
    require maintenance such as eye drops.

    We have a very plain-language detailed article about Lasik and dry
    eyes with an article about dry eye treatment at

    http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-dry-eyes.htm

    and

    http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/dry-eye-treatment.htm

    plus an active patient forum where you can read and discuss your
    difficulties with other patients.

    http://www.USAEyes.org/Ask-Lasik-Expert/

    Report your difficulties to your surgeon and insist that you be
    evaluated. They can objectively measure the quality and quantity of
    your tears.

    It is reasonable to expect that with proper treatment and healing your
    vision problems will dissipate.

    Glenn Hagele
    Executive Director
    USAEyes (R)
    Patient Advocacy Surgeon Certification

    "Consider and Choose With Confidence" (TM)

    Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org

    http://www.USAEyes.org

    Lasik Bulletin Board
    http://www.USAEyes.org/Ask-Lasik-Expert/

    I am not a doctor.

    Copyright 2007
    All Rights Reserved
     
    Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org, Nov 28, 2007
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  3. Jim Hilburger

    Dr. Leukoma Guest

    I am trying to get over the fact that a 60 year/old had LASIK...

    As Mr. Hagele has said, give it a few months. If after 6 months you
    still have these issues, then see somebody like me for an evaluation.

    DrG
     
    Dr. Leukoma, Nov 29, 2007
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  4. Jim Hilburger

    otisbrown Guest

    DrL> I am trying to get over the fact that a 60 year/old had
    LASIK...

    Otis> I am also. If he waited a few years, he probably could
    have gotten a Inter-ocular lens replacement -- which would
    have been more effective, and less risky than Lasik.
    Now if he gets a catarack, he will have both.
     
    otisbrown, Nov 29, 2007
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  5. Jim Hilburger

    peach Guest

    Hey Jim,
    I am a post PRK patient myself, although they are different surgeries,
    the side effects are pretty much the same and I experienced all of
    what you are mentioning. I am not sure but I think Lasik generally
    heals faster then PRK as the epithelium tissue is burned off and has
    to grow back. They had told me it would take 6 months to a year for
    these side effects disappear. If you only have had the surgery 3
    months ago, be patient and give yourself time. I know for me I had
    poor vision in general for 3-4 months, bad halo's at night for 6- 8
    months, soreness for about a year and the dry eyes seemed to last
    longer...I'd say a year and a half.
    I had it done here in Herzig in Toronto, they are great. I actually
    have to go back soon and have it done again as I still need to wear
    glasses/contacts. I had about a -10 before. Now I am about a -1.

    So just be patient. It takes some time and lots of eye drops...

    Cheers.
     
    peach, Nov 29, 2007
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  6. Jim,

    The reason DrG is a bit surprised that someone age 60 would have had
    Lasik is that for many people who are fully presbyopic, Refractive
    Lens Exchange (RLE) is an appropriate and sometimes better option.

    See http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-cle-iol-rle.htm

    Glenn Hagele
    Executive Director
    USAEyes (R)
    Patient Advocacy Surgeon Certification

    "Consider and Choose With Confidence" (TM)

    Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org

    http://www.USAEyes.org

    Lasik Bulletin Board
    http://www.USAEyes.org/Ask-Lasik-Expert/

    I am not a doctor.

    Copyright 2007
    All Rights Reserved
     
    Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org, Nov 29, 2007
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  7. Jim Hilburger

    CatmanX Guest

    Problems? What problems?

    These are stock standard issues after LAsik. Everyone gets them to a
    greater or lesser extent.

    The issues with driving and low light relate to a small optic zone and
    larger pupil under low light conditions, as does the fluctuating
    vision.The dry eye and sore eyes at night relate to the severed
    corneal nerves and reduced tear function as a result.

    All this information was told to you beforehand and issued in
    documents about the surgery. It is also readily available on the net
    to anyone who even tries to look.

    Stop fretting about your eyes and accept how things are. It will
    invariably settle down over the next few months and you will not
    notice the blur and dry eye.

    dr grant
     
    CatmanX, Dec 3, 2007
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